{"id":171,"date":"2018-05-10T17:33:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T17:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2018-05-10T17:33:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T17:33:29","slug":"dental-implants-in-jacksonville-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/10\/dental-implants-in-jacksonville-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons to Invest in Dental Implants in Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_102835609__1525973798_72168-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"older couple eating apples\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_102835609__1525973798_72168-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_102835609__1525973798_72168-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_102835609__1525973798_72168.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Some people hesitate to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants in Jacksonville<\/a> because this treatment costs more than other tooth replacement methods. However, instead of seeing them as an expense, we encourage you to view them as an investment that offers some big-time returns \u2014 returns that you can\u2019t assign a monetary value to. Let\u2019s talk about three reasons why implants are worth every penny.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>They Offer Whole-Tooth Replacement<\/h2>\r\nBridges and dentures are effective ways to replace missing teeth, but they aren\u2019t the best. That\u2019s because they just replace the top of the tooth \u2014 the crown. Implants get surgically placed into the jaw, meaning that they replace the tooth root as well as its top.\r\n\r\nBecause they replace an entire tooth, implants offer the sturdiest way to restore your smile. You\u2019ll never have to worry about them slipping out of your mouth. And once you get used to them, they\u2019re so comfortable that you may even forget they\u2019re there! Furthermore, since implants establish a unique bond with your body, they may last for the rest of your life; the same thing can\u2019t be said about bridges and dentures, which need to be replaced periodically.\r\n<h2>They Can Renew Your Confidence<\/h2>\r\nMissing teeth are embarrassing. They can even make you shy away from meeting new people or cause you to hold back from smiling when someone is taking a picture of you. Dentures and bridges might not be much better, especially if they have metal attachments or other qualities that make them appear unnatural.\r\n\r\nDental implants look incredibly natural! Once the restoration is placed over an implant, onlookers will be hard-pressed to notice that your smile isn\u2019t the same one that you grew up with. Plus, because they are so secure, you can freely and confidently bite into almost any food without worrying that your teeth will slip out or break under the pressure of a crunchy apple or hearty steak.\r\n<h2>They Come With Significant Health Benefits<\/h2>\r\nWhen you lose a tooth, your body starts to resorb the bone that was holding it in place. Therefore, your jaw can lose density and height. This may affect the shape of your face and even increase the chances that your remaining natural teeth will drift out of place.\r\n\r\nBecause implants act like tooth roots, they \u201ctrick\u201d your body into thinking that your teeth are still there. Therefore, your jaw will continue to receive the blood and nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy. The implants even serve as placeholders, ensuring that the teeth around them don\u2019t start wandering out of their proper positions.\r\n\r\nDental implants are a remarkable solution for missing teeth, and we\u2019ve just scratched the surface of why they\u2019re a worthy investment. If you have more questions about this treatment, your dentist in Jacksonville would be happy to chat with you.\r\n\r\n<strong>About Jacksonville Dental Specialists<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrs. Matthew Nawrocki and Richard Aguila have both undergone extensive training that enables them to restore their patients\u2019 smiles with skill, confidence, and compassion. If you would like to learn more about how they may be able to help you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 904-683-4781.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some people hesitate to consider dental implants in Jacksonville because this treatment costs more than other tooth replacement methods. However, instead of seeing them as an expense, we encourage you to view them as an investment that offers some big-time returns \u2014 returns that you can\u2019t assign a monetary value to. Let\u2019s talk about three reasons why implants are worth every penny. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/10\/dental-implants-in-jacksonville-5\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Three Reasons to Invest in Dental Implants in Jacksonville - Jacksonville Dental Specialist Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are dental implants in Jacksonville worth the money? 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